Champion Global Power Equipment 93001i-EU User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #93001i-EU
3000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR
REV 20230215
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
This product meets the requirements of the PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 (Safety and Performance of
Portable Generators).
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 10,862,414 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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As the only safe way to use a portable generator, taking your generator
outside is absolutely mandatory to keep your family safe from carbon
monoxide. But there’s even more you can do. By educating yourself
about all carbon monoxide risks, you’ll be better prepared to protect
your family from this colorless, oderless threat.
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY: THE BIG PICTURE
KNOW THE SYMPTOMS
• Headache
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
STAY ALERT WITH CARBON
MONOXIDE DETECTORS
POINT FUMES AWAY FROM
NEARBY PEOPLE
KEEP IT OUTSIDE AND AWAY FROM
DOORS, WINDOWS, AND GARAGES
ALWAYS READ
THE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL FIRST
MANUAL
IF YOU FEEL SYMPTOMS,
LEAVE RIGHT AWAY
CARBON MONOXIDE KILLS

93001i-EU - 3000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR INTRODUCTION
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SAFETY DEFINITIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations,
deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates information considered important, but not
hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to property damage).
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment
(CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our
products to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper
product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this
product should bring years of satisfying service.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and
completeness of the information in this manual at the time of
publication, and we reserve the right to change, alter and/or
improve the product and this document at any time without prior
notice.
CPE highly values how our products are designed, manufactured,
operated, and serviced as well as providing safety to the operator
and those around the generator. Therefore, it is IMPORTANT to
review this product manual and other product materials thoroughly
and be fully aware and knowledgeable of the assembly, operation,
dangers and maintenance of the product before use. Fully
familiarize yourself, and make sure others who plan on operating
the product fully familiarize themselves too, with the proper safety
and operation procedures before each use. Please always exercise
common sense and always err on the side of caution when
operating the product to ensure no accident, property damage,
or injury occurs. We want you to continue to use and be satisfied
with your CPE product for years to come.
When contacting CPE about parts and/or service, you will need to
supply the complete model and serial numbers of your product.
Transcribe the information found on your product’s nameplate
label to the table below
CPE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM
MODEL NUMBER
93001i-EU
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
PURCHASE LOCATION

93001i-EU - 3000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, poisonous gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will
cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death. If you start to feel
dizzy or weak, get to fresh air immediately.
OPERATE GENERATOR OUTDOORS ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA AND POINT EXHAUST AWAY.
DO NOT operate the generator inside building, including
garages, basements, crawlspaces, sheds or enclosure
or compartment, vehicles and(or) including the generator
compartment of a recreational vehicle.
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined area through
windows, doors, vents or other openings.
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison
you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage or any out buildings,
EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
ONLY use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,
and vents.
Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in
carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING
Although the generator contains a spark arrester, maintain
a minimum distance of 5 ft. (1.5 m) from dry vegetation to
prevent fires.
DANGER
Operate equipment with guards in place.
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or
accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can
result.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or
items that could become caught.
DANGER
Generator produces powerful voltage.
DO NOT touch bare wires or live sockets.
DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged or frayed.
Use only Champion electrical cords for proper application.
DO NOT operate generator in wet weather including rain or
snow.
DO NOT allow children or unqualified persons to operate or
service the generator.
Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in damp areas and
areas containing conductive material such as metal decking.
Connection to your home’s electrical system requires a listed
100A transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician and
approved by the local authority having jurisdiction. The
connection must isolate the generator from the utility power
and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
WARNING
Do not use generator for medical and life support uses.
In case of emergency, call emergency services immediately.
NEVER use this product to power life support devices or life
support appliances.
NEVER use this product to power medical devices or medical
appliances.
Inform your electricity provider immediately if you or anyone in
your household depends on electrical equipment to live.
Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of power
would cause you or anyone in your household to experience a
medical emergency.

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WARNING
Spark from removed spark plug wire can result in fire or
electrical shock.
When servicing the generator:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot
contact the plug or any other metal object.
DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.
Use only approved spark plug testers.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on
contact. Combustible material can catch fire on contact.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces always allow to cool minimum 30
mins.
Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool min 30 mins before touching or
handling.
Maintain at least 3 ft. (91.4 cm) of clearance on all sides to
ensure adequate cooling.
Maintain at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance from combustible
materials.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of the recoil cord will pull hand and arm
towards the engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones,
fractures, bruises or sprains could result. Unintentional
startup can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or
laceration.
CAUTION
When starting the engine, pull the recoil cord slowly until
resistance is felt, release cord back and with one strong rapid
pull to start, this avoids any kickback or damage to the recoil
assembly. Rigorously pulling will result in damage to the recoil
assembly and void any warranty.
CAUTION
Exceeding the generator’s running capacity can damage the
generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
DO NOT overload the generator.
DO NOT tamper with the governed speed.
DO NOT modify the generator in any way.
DO NOT install or modify the exhaust/muffler with any
xtension or extraction, by doing so will void any warranty
offered.
CAUTION
Start the generator and allow the engine to stabilize before
connecting electrical loads.
Connect electrical equipment in the off position, and then turn
them on for operation.
Turn electrical equipment off and disconnect before stopping
the generator.
CAUTION
Improper treatment or use of the generator can damage it,
shorten its life or void the warranty.
Use the generator only for intended uses.
Operate only on Flat level surfaces.
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust,
or dirt.
DO NOT allow any material to block the cooling slots.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect
them from the generator.
DO NOT use the generator if:
–Electrical output is lost
–Equipment sparks, smokes or emits flames
–Equipment vibrates excessively